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In lecture halls once defined by PowerPoint slides and exam prep,
a different kind of competition is unfolding.
At several Chinese universities, the most sought-after electives are no longer finance,
coding, or international law, but cooking, woodworking, bead design, and car maintenance.
Seats fill within minutes, waiting lists stretch into the hundreds.
What drives the change?
Roundtable invites you to find out.
And to most Chinese diners, hot water carries reassurance.
aids digestion, avoids stomach discomfort, and reflects long-standing health beliefs.
Now, some younger diners prefer cold lemon water because it signals freshness,
minimal calories, and maybe modern lifestyle culture.
What's behind the shift, and which one would you prefer?
But before that...
From classrooms to cornfields,
students across China are rolling up their sleeves and discovering what labor really means.
Why labor classes are booming and how they're helping students build skills,
gain real-world experience, and even spark innovation.